25th – 26th September 2026
Getting to National Hamfest
The showground address is:
Newark Showground
Lincoln Road
Newark
Nottingham
NG24 2NY
Public Transport
The showground is nearby Newark Northgate (East Coast mainline) and Newark Castle (local services) railway stations.
Taxis are available at both stations.
Eating and drinking
There are a number of restaurants nearby. Please ask one of our staff for recommendations.
Hotels
The Barn
Toll Bar Road, Marston, Grantham, Lincs
Approximately 15 minutes drive from Newark Showground.
Phone: 03330 031547
Website: https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/destinations/lincolnshire/england/united-kingdom/grantham
Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Restaurant
Barnby Moor, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 8QS
17th Century 4-Star Hotel fully refurbished retaining its traditional character and history, but stylishly brought into the 21st Century! Stay in stunning rooms and suites and dine in the elegance of Restaurant Bar 1650 or the rich ambience of St Leger Bistro-by-the-Bar. Have a drink by real log fires in winter or the Mediterranean Terrace Bar in summer!
Phone: 01777 705121
Email: enquiries@yeoldebell-hotel.co.uk
Website: https://yeoldebell-hotel.co.uk/
Premier Inn, Lincoln Road, Newark, Nottingham NG24 2DB
In a great location close to Newark Showground, you’ll also be ideally placed to explore business and leisure destinations around Nottinghamshire. Plan a woodland adventure at Centre Parks or in Sherwood Forest. Catch the main event at Newark Showground. After a busy day, enjoy a tasty meal in our restaurant, and unwind in your spacious room and huge, comfy bed.
Phone: 0871 527 8784
Website: https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/nottinghamshire/newark/newark.html
Who’s Going?
We update the traders list as they are added to our show, the latest details can be found here.
Camping
A limited number of camping pitches are being made available for those who wish to camp on the Newark Showground during the event.
Camping on site must be pre booked using the online ticket booking system.
Camping will not be permitted unless pre booked.
Day entry tickets must be purchased separately
Payment is made using our secure electronic booking system. You will receive electronic tickets and a camping pass via email, If you have not pre booked YOU WILL BE REFUSED ACCESS TO THE CAMPING AREA
Pricing
1 night (Thursday or Friday) £25
2 nights (Thursday and Friday) £40
Toilets, and fresh water only are available. There are no electric ‘hook-ups’ available.
Prices are for a Camper Van, Motorhome, Caravan with towing vehicle or Tent with one vehicle.
Conditions
- THERE IS NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING ON SATURDAY – ALL PITCHES MUST BE CLEARED BY 17:00 ON SATURDAY.
- Strictly one vehicle per pitch.
- Camping pitches will be available from 1600 on Thursday. Please do not arrive before this time as you will not be able to access the site and the access roads do not have suitable laybys or parking areas.
- No camping passes will be issued without entry ticket purchases, which will be checked and must be shown upon request.
- A reasonable use policy is in operation – no large communal or family tents. Maximum of 2 persons per pitch.
- Motorhomes and caravans must maintain a safe distance between adjoining vehicles and must be parked facing the same way. Please respect the other on site visitors.
- Noise must be kept to a minimum between the hours of 22:00 and 07:00.
- No barbeques or fires
- Vehicle camping passes must be displayed in the vehicle.
- There is no vehicular entry or exit from the site between the hours of 0730 and 1700. The main gate will be closed and locked at 2145. There are no exceptions to this due to the maintenance of site security.
- There is minimal overnight lighting on site.
- NH staff are on site 24 hours who will regularly patrol the camping area.
- You use the camping pitch at your own risk. NH Ltd accepts no responsibility for loss, damage or injury however caused.
The organisers reserve the right of entry to the show and its facilities – including camping. By making a booking you accept the right of National Hamfest (Lincoln) Ltd and its agents to refuse access or demand exit from the site.
Information about other local camping and caravan facilities can be found below.
Further camping information
A limited number of camping pitches are being made available for those who wish to camp on the Newark Showground during the event. There are many local camping, caravan and lodge site nearby.
The following are some of those within a few miles of the showground. Please contact the sites direct for details of availability, facilities and pricing or to book.
Smeatons Lakes | 01636 005088 | |
Chestnut Farm Caravan Park | ||
Oakhill Leisure | 01522 868771 | |
Bramley Meadows Notts Nature Lakes | 01522 779193 | |
Local directory of camping facilities | ||
Woodhall Spa | Caravan & Camping Club site | |
Magthorne Farm | Caravan & Camping Club site | |
Newark Nature Lakes | Caravan & Camping Club site | |
Little Acres | Caravan and Motorhome Club site |
NB some of the listed sites require membership of either the Camping and Caravanning Club or the Caravan and Motorhome Club
National Hamfest Limited provides the above information to assist our visitors. No liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions.
Please contact the sites direct to confirm your requirements.
Disabled
At the National Hamfest, we are a very disabled friendly event, trying to give priority to our disabled visitors.
Disabled Parking for those with a VALID disabled car badge is available within an area within the main car park, close to the main entrance, with a wheelchair friendly level surface (subject to weather conditions). We ensure wide aisles within the George Stephenson Hall to ensure easy access to the stands. It is not possible to allow vehicles within the main area of the rally without escort, due to safety considerations.
Due to the number of visitors to the event is may be necessary to relocate some latecomers to an alternative part of the car park. It is not, unfortunately, possible to guarantee a space in the reserved disabled section especially later in the morning on Friday when the Rally is very busy. Every effort will, however, be made to provide assistance should it be necessary. Please make yourself known to one of the marshals wearing yellow or red tabards if in difficulty.